Description

This Easy Key Lime Pie delivers all the sweet-tart, creamy goodness of the classic dessert with minimal effort. Made with a crunchy graham cracker crust, a silky lime filling, and topped with whipped cream, it’s a refreshing treat perfect for warm days or year-round indulgence.

Ingredients

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For the Crust

1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling

3 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 teaspoon lime zest (optional, for extra zing)

For the Topping

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra lime zest or thin lime slices for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until slightly thickened and pale. Add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk again until smooth and fully combined.
Bake the Pie: Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 16-18 minutes, or until the center is mostly set (it should jiggle slightly when moved). Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until fully chilled and set.
Make the Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.
Assemble and Serve: Top the chilled pie with whipped cream just before serving. Garnish with extra lime zest or slices if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Bottled key lime juice can be substituted if fresh key limes aren’t available.
Allow plenty of time for the pie to chill and set before serving; overnight is best for easy slicing.
Use a food processor for crushing graham crackers for the crust; it gives the best texture.
To save time, you can use a store-bought graham cracker crust.
For a lighter topping, substitute whipped topping for whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 120mg